Parents too tired to read bedtime story to children

WITH teenage literacy levels falling, a survey has found that fewer than one third of Irish children have a story read to them at bedtime.

The survey of more than 300 parents looked at the importance of reading with children, to build an interest in reading and writing.

The research found that 60% of parents said longer working hours had left them too tired, with almost half agreeing there is too much to do at home to spend time reading with their child.